Build Roadmap
From vision to reality.
Current State
Live Products
| Product | Status | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Eneza | ✅ Production | 12,000+ |
| YeboJobs | ✅ Production | Active |
| YeboLink | ✅ Production | API users |
| YeboVerify | ✅ Production | B2B |
In Development
| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| YeboID | 🔄 Architecture complete |
| YeboSafe | 🔄 Designing |
| Core Agent | 🔄 Planning |
Planned
| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| YeboShops | 📋 Needs rebuild |
| YeboLearn | 📋 Planned |
| YeboNa | 📋 Planned |
Phases
Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q3 2026 Q4 2026
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Foundation Core Products Intelligence Scale
• YeboID • YeboShops • Proactive • 1M users
• YeboSafe • YeboJobs v2 • Multi-product • Pan-African
• Core Agent • YeboLearn flows • PartnershipsPhase 1: Foundation (Q1 2026)
Goal: Build the infrastructure everything else depends on.
1.1 YeboID — Identity Layer
Why first: Every product needs auth. Build once, use everywhere.
- [ ] Phone + PIN authentication
- [ ] @handle system
- [ ] JWT token infrastructure
- [ ] Node.js SDK
- [ ] Hub UI (id.yebo.com)
Timeline: 2-3 weeks Owner: TBD
1.2 YeboSafe — Payment Layer
Why second: Commerce and jobs both need payments.
- [ ] Wallet system
- [ ] M-Pesa integration
- [ ] Escrow logic
- [ ] Withdrawal flow
Timeline: 3-4 weeks Owner: TBD
1.3 Core Agent — Chat Orchestrator
Why: The brain that connects everything.
- [ ] Intent recognition (Gemini)
- [ ] Product router
- [ ] Context management
- [ ] Response formatting
Timeline: 3-4 weeks Owner: TBD
Phase 1 Deliverable
By end of Q1:
- Users can create YeboID
- Agent understands basic intents
- Money can flow in/out
Phase 2: Core Products (Q2 2026)
Goal: Rebuild core products with agent integration.
2.1 YeboShops Rebuild
Current state: Vavu exists but needs:
YeboID integration
YeboSafe escrow
Agent accessibility
Better mobile experience
[ ] Migrate auth to YeboID
[ ] Add escrow flow
[ ] Build agent adapter
[ ] Mobile-first redesign
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
2.2 YeboJobs Enhancement
Current state: Working but basic.
- [ ] Integrate YeboID
- [ ] Add agent auto-apply
- [ ] Interview scheduling
- [ ] Reputation display
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
2.3 YeboLearn Launch
From scratch:
- [ ] Course structure
- [ ] Progress tracking
- [ ] Certifications
- [ ] Agent integration
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Phase 2 Deliverable
By end of Q2:
- Full sell flow via agent
- Job search via agent
- Basic learning via agent
Phase 3: Intelligence (Q3 2026)
Goal: Make the agent proactive and smart.
3.1 Proactive Agent
- [ ] Background job matching
- [ ] Price alerts
- [ ] Inventory suggestions
- [ ] Automated follow-ups
3.2 Multi-Product Flows
- [ ] Sell → Source → Resell
- [ ] Learn → Apply → Earn
- [ ] Cross-product reputation
3.3 Personalization
- [ ] User preference learning
- [ ] Timing optimization
- [ ] Communication style adaptation
Phase 3 Deliverable
By end of Q3:
- Agent works while you sleep
- Connected flows across products
- Personalized experience
Phase 4: Scale (Q4 2026)
Goal: Growth and expansion.
4.1 User Growth
- Target: 100K → 1M users
- Marketing push
- Referral program
- WhatsApp viral loops
4.2 Geographic Expansion
- Additional mobile money (MTN, Airtel)
- Francophone Africa
- East Africa focus
4.3 Partner Products
- Third-party integrations
- API access
- Developer program
Phase 4 Deliverable
By end of 2026:
- 1M users
- Pan-African coverage
- Platform ecosystem emerging
Team Needs
Immediate (Q1)
| Role | Why |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | YeboID + YeboSafe |
| AI/ML Engineer | Agent orchestration |
| Mobile Developer | WhatsApp + Web |
Q2-Q3
| Role | Why |
|---|---|
| Frontend Engineer | Product UIs |
| DevOps | Scaling infrastructure |
| Designer | Unified experience |
Q4
| Role | Why |
|---|---|
| Growth | User acquisition |
| Partnerships | Integrations |
| Support | User success |
Investment Allocation
| Area | % | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 60% | Build the products |
| AI/Infrastructure | 20% | Agent + scaling |
| Operations | 10% | Team, legal, admin |
| Marketing | 10% | User growth |
Milestones
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | YeboID live |
| Apr 2026 | YeboSafe live |
| May 2026 | Agent v1 live |
| Jun 2026 | YeboShops rebuild |
| Aug 2026 | YeboLearn launch |
| Oct 2026 | Proactive agent |
| Dec 2026 | 1M users |
Risk Mitigation
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| AI quality | Start simple, iterate |
| Mobile money integration | One country first, expand |
| User adoption | Leverage Eneza base |
| Competition | Move fast, network effects |
Next: Phase 1 Details — Foundation deep dive.